Ingredients

• 2 tbsp - butter or refined oil
• 1 - large onion, sliced
• 2 stems - celery, chopped
• 1.5 tbsp - flour
• 1/2 litre - milk
• 300 ml - chicken stock
• A pinch of grated nutmeg
• 150 g - cheddar cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Cheese Soup with Chicken Stock

• Melt the butter in a saucepan. Saute the onion and celery till soft and translucent.
• Add the flour and cook, stirring for 2 mins. Blend the milk, stock, nutmeg, salt and pepper and bring to boil, stirring continuously. Cook on high heat for 5 mins.
• Remove pan from heat and stir in 100 gms. of the cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Serve hot in soup bowls, garnished with the remaining cheese.